The Pivot Fund

The Pivot Fund has awarded over $1.2 million in grants to grassroots news organizations serving communities of color from the Pacific Northwest to South Florida. This marks a significant expansion of The Pivot Fund’s mission to empower local journalism and foster a more inclusive media landscape. #journalism #community #civicnews #civicinformation #communityengagement Learn about them here:

??Conecta Arizona Expands in Southern Arizona! With support from The Pivot Fund, Conecta Arizona is growing its newsroom to better serve Latino and immigrant communities. Paula Díaz, an accomplished journalist with over 20 years of experience covering immigration, politics, and social justice, will lead coverage focusing on issues like immigration policies, labor rights, education, and healthcare access. She’ll also help expand Conecta Arizona’s multimedia storytelling, bringing impactful stories to new audiences. ??? “Taking on this new challenge in an independent media outlet is an enriching experience because it is not constrained by corporate or government guidelines. Here, freedom of expression is the fundamental pillar.” – Paula Díaz ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/4ibpKVW #LatinoMedia #ImmigrationNews #CommunityJournalism #BorderNews #ThePivotFund #ConectaArizona #Journalism #LocalNews

?? Expanding Indigenous Storytelling Through Video ??? Underscore Native News is taking a major step forward in audience engagement, and The Pivot Fund is proud to support this growth! Bolstered by our $150,000 investment, Underscore has hired Kyra Antone as its first-ever dedicated video storyteller to connect more deeply with its audience. Antone, whose Indian name is Kiohod (Rainbow), is Coeur d’Alene and Tohono O’odham and a direct descendant of Chief Spokane Garry. She brings a passion for elevating Indigenous voices, honed through work with Voices to Hear, PBS’s Native America 2.0, and the National Indian Child Welfare Association.? ??? “You really get the emotion of the people in that space and in that area,” Antone said. “I’m hoping that will help us bridge that gap and connect more with our audience.”? Underscore is expanding its reach, partnering with regional community media outlets to share stories across TV broadcasts and digital platforms—reaching up to 350,000 households.? ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/3QPbINK #IndigenousMedia #Storytelling #CommunityJournalism #ThePivotFund #UnderscoreNativeNews #Journalism #Funding #Indigenous?

Pasa La Voz proves that community trust fuels long-term success. What started as a Facebook group sharing hurricane safety info has grown into a thriving Spanish-language newsroom reaching 862K monthly visitors! With The Pivot Fund’s support, Pasa La Voz expanded its coverage, strengthened its newsroom, and helped connect Spanish-speaking communities with critical resources. From investigating wage theft to providing lifesaving disaster information, their impact speaks for itself. Now, they’ve achieved financial sustainability ahead of schedule—proving that community-driven journalism can thrive with the right investment. Read more: https://bit.ly/43lEAF4 #LocalNews #Sustainable #Journalism #funding

?? Big News: The Pivot Fund Invests $600K in Renewed Grants for Community-Driven Journalism ??? Local news is stronger when it’s deeply rooted in the communities it serves. That’s why we’re investing $600,000 in renewed funding to support NotiVisión Georgia, The Courier Eco-Latino, BeeTV, Baltimore Beat, and 285 South—grassroots newsrooms that are making a lasting impact. These outlets are expanding coverage, strengthening financial sustainability, and developing innovative ways to serve historically underserved audiences. From Emmy-winning investigative journalism to bilingual reporting and community survival programs, these organizations are proving that independent, local news can thrive with the right support. ?? This investment helps these publishers: ? Hire more reporters & expand their editorial teams ? Develop sustainable revenue models ? Reach new audiences with critical local coverage ? Build partnerships that strengthen community impact “These newsrooms are proving that sustainable local journalism is possible when it’s rooted in community needs,” said TRACIE POWELL, CEO of The Pivot Fund. Read more about these newsrooms and their impact: https://bit.ly/41clezk #LocalNews #Community #Journalism #Funding #Journalism #News

?? Baltimore Beat’s Creative Partnership: Journalism Meets Craft Beer ?? ?? Baltimore Beat, a Pivot Fund grantee, is thinking outside the box! They’re partnering with Peabody Heights Brewery to launch a special beer this May! ?? Each pint and case sold will donate $1 back to Baltimore Beat to support independent, community-driven journalism. ?? And it gets better—students from Wide Angle Youth Media will design the can art, making this a true community collaboration! ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/42IL28u #LocalNews #CommunityJournalism #BIPOCMedia #Beer #CreativeFunding #News

?? The Kansas City Defender Hires New Editor! We’re thrilled to share that Kansas City Defender, a Pivot Fund grantee, has named Mili Mansaray as its new Editor and Director of Radical Media Initiatives! ?? With a deep commitment to fearless, community-centered journalism, Mansaray brings investigative expertise and a passion for liberation-focused media. ???“I joined the organization because I believe the dual-model they've created is the future of the field — not just reporting but feeding our people, clothing our people, preserving our histories, and ensuring Black freedom remains non-negotiable.”— Mili Mansaray. ?? Thanks to support from The Pivot Fund, the Defender continues to expand its impact, launching new programs, investigative reporting, and its Abolitionist Freedom School this year. ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/4hqmoy6 #BlackMedia #JournalismMatters #CommunityNews #BIPOCMedia #PivotFund

??You still have time to register! ??Join Us for Part Two of Our Webinar Series: Ensuring Journalist Safety ??? ? Latinas Represent and The Pivot Fund are back with the second event in our two-part webinar series—this time focused on helping journalists stay safe in an increasingly hostile environment. In partnership with the Democracy Security Project, this free virtual training will provide crucial insights into physical, cyber, and event security for journalists, publishers, nonprofit leaders, and organizers.? ? ?? Wednesday, Feb. 5? ? 7:00–8:15 PM EST? ??Virtual Event | Free Registration Required ? ???? https://bit.ly/PCESecurity? ? In light of recent events, it’s more important than ever to be prepared. This interactive session will help you:? ? Strengthen your personal safety and situational awareness.? ? Understand threat assessment and emergency planning.? ? Safeguard your digital privacy with expert cyber security tips.? ? This session will not be recorded—don’t miss this essential training!? ? Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe. We hope to see you there & please share with your networks! #webinar #safety #journalism #reporting

??Join Us for Part Two of Our Webinar Series: Ensuring Journalist Safety ??? ? Latinas Represent and The Pivot Fund are back with the second event in our two-part webinar series—this time focused on helping journalists stay safe in an increasingly hostile environment. In partnership with the Democracy Security Project, this free virtual training will provide crucial insights into physical, cyber, and event security for journalists, publishers, nonprofit leaders, and organizers.? ? ?? Wednesday, Feb. 5? ? 7:00–8:15 PM EST? ??Virtual Event | Free Registration Required ? ???? https://bit.ly/PCESecurity? ? In light of recent events, it’s more important than ever to be prepared. This interactive session will help you:? ? Strengthen your personal safety and situational awareness.? ? Understand threat assessment and emergency planning.? ? Safeguard your digital privacy with expert cyber security tips.? ? This session will not be recorded—don’t miss this essential training!? ? Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe. We hope to see you there & please share with your networks! #webinar #safety #journalism #reporting

??Join Us for Part Two of Our Webinar Series: Ensuring Journalist Safety ??? ? Latinas Represent and The Pivot Fund are back with the second event in our two-part webinar series—this time focused on helping journalists stay safe in an increasingly hostile environment. In partnership with the Democracy Security Project, this free virtual training will provide crucial insights into physical, cyber, and event security for journalists, publishers, nonprofit leaders, and organizers.? ? ?? Wednesday, Feb. 5? ? 7:00–8:15 PM EST? ??Virtual Event | Free Registration Required ? ???? https://bit.ly/PCESecurity? ? In light of recent events, it’s more important than ever to be prepared. This interactive session will help you:? ? Strengthen your personal safety and situational awareness.? ? Understand threat assessment and emergency planning.? ? Safeguard your digital privacy with expert cyber security tips.? ? This session will not be recorded—don’t miss this essential training!? ? Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe. We hope to see you there & please share with your networks! #webinar #safety #journalism #reporting